dpa has very strong links with the MSc/Graduate Diploma Light and Lighting at the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL, through the continual use of their research unit where they have developed a physical modelling tool, the artificial sky. The artificial sky enables the precise modelling of daylight and sunlight conditions using physical scale architectural models, so that natural lighting conditions can be predicted and designed in the chosen architectural environment.

dpa is aware that daylight should be an integral part of the lighting & building design, being introduced at the very early conceptual stages of the design where its use can be maximised. Introducing daylight on a space not only enhances the beauty and appearance of a space, but it also benefits human health and vision.